Basin Head - Beyond The Beach

Owners: Frances Braceland

Category: Nature/Outdoors

Description: Explore the wonders of Basin Head, from sand dunes to life in the lagoon. Learn through hands-on activities such as pulling a beach seine net to delve through mummichugs, sand shrimp, pipe fish and more. Eat a snack from seaweed you collect on the beach.

Availability: July 4-Aug 31, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays only

Prices: $25/adult
$10/child
5 and under free
Min 2, Max 20.

Beachcomber's Clam Boil

Owners: Experience PEI (Provider Jim Conohan)

Category: Cuisine/Taste

Description: Jim Conohan grew up along the shore of the Boughton River and has harvested shellfish since he was a boy. Join him beachcombing in search of your meal of clams, mussels, crabs, periwinkles and whatever other edible shellfish you find. Jim will show you how to spot where the clams are and you'll dig until you find enough for what we call a "feed". You'll also be able to pick up driftwood, stones, shells and shore glass you can take home as a reminder of your Island experience.

Farm, Forge, Fiddle

Owners: Orwell Corner Historic Village

Category: Nature/Outdoors

Description: Take a tour of our village and learn how people lived in the 1895 crossroads in rural PEI. Work with the farmer and his team of horses just like it was done in the 19th century. Visit the Blacksmith Shop and forge your own spoons before joining our fiddler for a lesson on how to play them. You will also have the chance to learn a traditional square dance set. Finish your visit with a meal freshly prepared by our in-house chef.

Jigs & Reels

Owners: J.J. Chaisson, The Fidding Fisherman

Category: Nature/Outdoors

Description: Join Captain and multi-instrumentalist J.J. Chaisson onboard his boat 'Chaisson A Dream'. A unique, personal and intimate PEI Experience that will certainly be the highlight of your stay on Prince Edward Island. Get up close and personal with a world-class musician on his lobster fishing boat for a tranquil sail along Prince Edward Island’s one of a kind coastline. J.J.’s fun personality will have you smiling and relaxed from the moment you step onboard. The anchor will be set to have a gathering; to hear jigs and reels that will get your feet stomping. J.J. Chaisson is a story-teller, joker, and entertainer who will share his skills, stories, and knowledge as you sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Learn about traditional music, step-dancing, and how to play a musical instrument – the spoons! Keep the beat and play along with J.J. and take home your personalized pair of spoons. This experience brings a whole new perspective to the kitchen party!

Juniper Jostr

Owners: Experience PEI (Provided by Jim Conohan)

Category: Arts/Crafts

Description: When Jim Conohan sees a fallen Juniper tree in the woods, he sees a unique product he calls a Jostr and he loves to show visitors how to make one for themselves. A Jostr is a coaster made of Juniper. You can put hot pots or serving dishes on them or it can be a unique Island memento you can hang on the wall or put on display on a shelf. Jim will offer you your choice of Juniper slabs and show you how to strip the bark. You'll sand it and apply a coating that will seal the wood and give it a shine.

Lobster Lovers

Owners: The Fiddling Fisherman

Category: Taste/Cuisine

Description: While people come from far and wide to experience a Prince Edward Island Lobster Supper, our take on the experience is unique, catering to those with a spirit of adventure, a quest for the extraordinary and a desire to know where their food comes from. Haul a lobster trap, steam lobsters onboard and before long, you are enjoying the freshest possible lobster dinner with all the fixings. Meanwhile the Captain, a member of the Island’s most famous fiddling family, entertains you with traditional fiddle music and dancing. With dinner under your belt, perhaps you would like to try your hand (well, actually, your feet) at some steps or just tap your toes to the rhythm. Our PEI Lobster Suppers are an experience you won’t want to miss.

Mussel and Lobster Shore Boil

Owners: Bill and Mary Kendrick - Experience PEI (Jim Conohan)

Category: Taste/Cuisine

Description: Join fisherman Jim Conohan as he prepares fresh mussels from the river and explains how PEI has become the largest producer of mussels in North America. You'll help him clean them and then he'll cook them along to enjoy with with a fresh PEI lobster. Add in potato salad and a roll and you have a traditional Island lobster supper in a beautiful setting. Water provided with dinner but you're welcome to bring your own wine, beer or soft drinks if you like.